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compromise

[kom-pruh-mahyz] / ˈkɒm prəˌmaɪz /






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Wiener said legislative leaders and the governor’s office then worked out a compromise, deciding on a $7.5-billion bond measure for 2028.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Zaidi’s selection as prime minister was a compromise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Muratsuchi said he had no intent to undermine the goals of Proposition 28 — and a compromise soon emerged.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

"Everybody's got to make a compromise," the Queensberry boss said.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

“Well of course no one’s accusing me—” “Don’t argue so much,” his voice tried for a hard compromise, full of warning and yet striving to pass unnoticed by the others.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

Speaking to BBC Sport before the latest dispute escalated, he said his understanding was White had helped secure the Netflix deal and compromises had been necessary to get the fight made.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

Navy may have only another six months of blockade left in it before maintenance and equipment shortfalls force compromises in how we surveil, block and escort ships in the Persian Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

Gasly was never going to hold on to the lead, and the Alpine's lack of pace after his stunning qualifying performance, aided by compromises elsewhere, soon began to tell.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Phil music director, remains the Bowl, a fabulous gathering place but one of musical compromises along with exaltation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

“They do. But if some of them were willing to work hard and make compromises, they might not have ideal lives, but they could make ends meet.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

Some found out via the news that their personal information might’ve been compromised, NPR reports, and aren’t sure how the bureau will protect them if vengeful criminals get their hands on it.

From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026

“His conduct compromised the integrity of the sheriff’s department and the judiciary,” U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Then, in the process of transferring her accounts from the previous custodian to Kirwan’s firm, the client was contacted by a scammer and told that her accounts were compromised.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026

They continued: "What isn't acceptable is any incident where safety is compromised - this is always our first priority."

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

But what was clear to each of them was that their mission, Operation Pastorius, had been compromised from the moment they ran into the coast guardsman.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple

“If they’re successful in compromising them at the lowest level, they’re probably going to be very successful in compromising them when they get promoted to a federal job like Congress.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

"We believe that these changes will... help dilute the effect of a mobilised block vote, without compromising fairness or trust," according to the letter, which was first reported by Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, external.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Now it’s about creating an income and tax strategy that allows you to enjoy those assets without compromising your long-term security.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026

"Even relatively small oil spills can persist in marine sediments for years, compromising the ecological resilience of this protected marine ecosystem."

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

Even with nothing written in it, it was a compromising possession.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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